unachris Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I recently bought 2 RF-3s, 1 RC-3, and 2 RS-3s manufactured in 2000 for $470. The speakers are in perfect working condition with perfect covers, and all accessories and manuals. I bought them from the original owner. These are replacing 2 VF-35s, 1 VC-25, and 2 VS-14s that I purchased new in 2009. My questions are, did I get a good deal and is this a clear upgrade? I think yes on both counts, but wanted confirmation from the experts. I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think you got a good deal and for sure upgrading center and surrounds. Mains is questionable. However I would never mix and match series. So you went in the right direction my friend! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'm pretty damn jealous of you honestly... Welcome btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thinking you did good! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unachris Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks for the replies and the welcome. One more question. I actually have a 7.2 set up. The two speakers I didn't replace are my front highs which are 2 KS-14s that I purchased new less than a year ago. Would you recommend trying to find 2 more RS-3s to replace these with or does that not really matter? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I had that exact same combo a while back. You would be hard pressed to find a better sounding system under $1K. Congrats on the new gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Congrats on the new speakers. Find the surround when they come around. For now your FH are ok and will keep up with the rest of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic_surfer Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sounds like a set on craigslist I was looking at in ankany iowa... My friend was going to pull the trigger on the reference set (he had 2 setups for sale in his ad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tremors Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Nice score, def a good deal. As mentioned, I wouldn't be too concerned with the front heights matching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Mains is questionable. However I would never mix and match series. So you went in the right direction my friend! Enjoy! I would have to disagree with that statement. It is interesting to see how a few years ago the RF 3 was recognized as solid performer speaker, it was even seen as the best bang for your buck, yet today it is " questionable". Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix. The RC 3 was usually the weak part of that set up. You got a great set up at a bargain price. If you have any desire to upgrade I would recommend to replace the RC 3 with a RC 7 and you will be set. http://s270.photobucket.com/user/falcon20x/media/IMG_2792.jpg.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorm Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Mains is questionable. However I would never mix and match series. So you went in the right direction my friend! Enjoy! I would have to disagree with that statement. It is interesting to see how a few years ago the RF 3 was recognized as solid performer speaker, it was even seen as the best bang for your buck, yet today it is " questionable". Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix. The RC 3 was usually the weak part of that set up. You got a great set up at a bargain price. If you have any desire to upgrade I would recommend to replace the RC 3 with a RC 7 and you will be set. http://s270.photobucket.com/user/falcon20x/media/IMG_2792.jpg.html Coincidentally, I have an RC-7 for sale, and close to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I saw that RC 7 with DeanG cross over upgrade in the for sale section. One mistake I made was to buy one of those upgraded RC 7, the biggest mistake I ever made was to sell it. Once you have a DeanG cross over upgrade, you know what you were missing. The upgrade was well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Here is the RF-3: http://www.klipsch.com/rf-3-floorstanding-speaker/details VF-35: http://www.klipsch.com/vf-35-floorstanding-speaker/details Specs and reviews are interesting for comparison. Have a set of the RF-3's and have been happy with the bass. Have not heard the VF-35's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Mains is questionable. However I would never mix and match series. So you went in the right direction my friend! Enjoy!I would have to disagree with that statement. It is interesting to see how a few years ago the RF 3 was recognized as solid performer speaker, it was even seen as the best bang for your buck, yet today it is " questionable". Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix. The RC 3 was usually the weak part of that set up. You got a great set up at a bargain price. If you have any desire to upgrade I would recommend to replace the RC 3 with a RC 7 and you will be set. http://s270.photobucket.com/user/falcon20x/media/IMG_2792.jpg.html hey falcon please read it carefully. He asked if he upgraded. From what I've read the vf-3x series are fantastic speakers. So the main as an upgrade may be questionable, however the center and surrounds will be for sure over the much smaller icon stuff. But the rf-3 are a smaller speaker than what he came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix. The RF-3's bass response performs better at higher levels. A sub will do just fine for levels lower and movies, but music playback - the RF-3 shines when the volume level is higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon20x Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix. The RF-3's bass response performs better at higher levels. A sub will do just fine for levels lower and movies, but music playback - the RF-3 shines when the volume level is higher. That is a true. Do not misunderstand what I said, by no means the bass is bad on the RF3 but if you really really had to come up with something about it, the bass is what most people have brought up. I never had any issues with the bass on mine, but I do not use a wall mart receiver either. Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix. The RF-3's bass response performs better at higher levels. A sub will do just fine for levels lower and movies, but music playback - the RF-3 shines when the volume level is higher. Mains is questionable. However I would never mix and match series. So you went in the right direction my friend! Enjoy!I would have to disagree with that statement.It is interesting to see how a few years ago the RF 3 was recognized as solid performer speaker, it was even seen as the best bang for your buck, yet today it is " questionable". Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix. The RC 3 was usually the weak part of that set up. You got a great set up at a bargain price. If you have any desire to upgrade I would recommend to replace the RC 3 with a RC 7 and you will be set. http://s270.photobucket.com/user/falcon20x/media/IMG_2792.jpg.html hey falcon please read it carefully. He asked if he upgraded. From what I've read the vf-3x series are fantastic speakers. So the main as an upgrade may be questionable, however the center and surrounds will be for sure over the much smaller icon stuff. But the rf-3 are a smaller speaker than what he came from. I' m looking to argue but let me point out something here. I understand the question and your response to it being that the RF 3 is a questionable upgrade over the VF35 due to the fact that you " heard " that the vf 3x serie is a fantastic speaker. Have you "listen" to them and compare them them side by side, or is your only point of reference is the difference in "size" of the speakers? While, I don' t disagree that the vf35 is a good speaker, in my opinion calling the RF 3 a questionable upgrade is incorrect. I base my statement on the fact that , including owning both speakers, running them in the same room with the same equipment and listening to the same material, I actually heard them. Edited August 28, 2014 by falcon20x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I owned the VF 35 and 36 floor standers. Both of the Icon towers were excellent speaker and had a nice HF response as long as the volume did not get to high. These tower performed music and movies well compared to my Reference speakers. I liked them so much, that I kept the VF 35 and sold the rest off for the Reference gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix.The RF-3's bass response performs better at higher levels. A sub will do just fine for levels lower and movies, but music playback - the RF-3 shines when the volume level is higher.That is a true.Do not misunderstand what I said, by no means the bass is bad on the RF3 but if you really really had to come up with something about it, the bass is what most people have brought up. I never had any issues with the bass on mine, but I do not use a wall mart receiver either. Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix.The RF-3's bass response performs better at higher levels. A sub will do just fine for levels lower and movies, but music playback - the RF-3 shines when the volume level is higher. Mains is questionable. However I would never mix and match series. So you went in the right direction my friend! Enjoy!I would have to disagree with that statement.It is interesting to see how a few years ago the RF 3 was recognized as solid performer speaker, it was even seen as the best bang for your buck, yet today it is " questionable". Most people have said that if there was a short coming with the RF3 it would the bass, most of the time this was due to crappy receiver being used, but it is nothing that a good sub can not fix. The RC 3 was usually the weak part of that set up. You got a great set up at a bargain price. If you have any desire to upgrade I would recommend to replace the RC 3 with a RC 7 and you will be set. http://s270.photobucket.com/user/falcon20x/media/IMG_2792.jpg.html hey falcon please read it carefully. He asked if he upgraded. From what I've read the vf-3x series are fantastic speakers. So the main as an upgrade may be questionable, however the center and surrounds will be for sure over the much smaller icon stuff. But the rf-3 are a smaller speaker than what he came from.I' m looking to argue but let me point out something here. I understand the question and your response to it being that the RF 3 is a questionable upgrade over the VF35 due to the fact that you " heard " that the vf 3x serie is a fantastic speaker.Have you "listen" to them and compare them them side by side, or is your only point of reference is the difference in "size" of the speakers? While, I don' t disagree that the vf35 is a good speaker, in my opinion calling the RF 3 a questionable upgrade is incorrect. I base my statement on the fact that , including owning both speakers, running them in the same room with the same equipment and listening to the same material, I actually heard them. i was basing it off hat I have read from forum members here. He asked for an opinion and I gave him one. Never heard either towers but heard both the center and surrounds before. So that's why I said questionable. Didn't say it was fact. If you've owned both then that gives you a better perspective for sure however it's still all an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) I recently bought 2 RF-3s, 1 RC-3, and 2 RS-3s manufactured in 2000 for $470. The speakers are in perfect working condition with perfect covers, and all accessories and manuals. I bought them from the original owner. These are replacing 2 VF-35s, 1 VC-25, and 2 VS-14s that I purchased new in 2009. My questions are, did I get a good deal and is this a clear upgrade? I think yes on both counts, but wanted confirmation from the experts. I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Thanks! Are you liking your reference deal, and do you still think the RF-3's are an upgrade over the VF-35's? Edited August 29, 2014 by billybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 The RF 3's are a strudier build and made with bettter parts, and there is just something about owning the Reference model. If you are happy, then that is all that matters. Time to enjoy the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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